Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Focusing on the themes of slavery and sexual abuse, this powerful narrative by Harriet Jacobs provides a personal account of her life as an enslaved woman. Written while she worked at Idlewild, her story was initially serialized in the New York Tribune but was deemed too controversial for its audience, leading to its abrupt halt. This work stands as a significant contribution to both slave narratives and feminist literature, highlighting the struggles and resilience of women under oppression.